PUMPKIN BREAD (makes 3 loaves)
3 cups canned pumpkin puree
1- 1/2 cups vegetable oil
4 cups white sugar
6 eggs
4- 3/4 cups flour
1- 1/2 tsp baking powder
1- 1/2 tsp baking soda
1- 1/2 tsp salt
1- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 9x5 loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, oil, sugar, and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the pumpkin mixture until well blended. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The top of the loaf should spring back when lightly pressed. If making mini loaves- cook time is 30 to 35 minutes.